California legal term
City arrest in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “City arrest” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “City arrest” mean in California criminal law?
“City arrest” means an arrest by an employee of a city, or by a California Highway Patrol officer within the limits of a city. (Cal. Penal Code § 1463)
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